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Advocates called for the state to give more instruction to schools and to stand by teachings to ensure children and teachers are supported.
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How to cope with Maine’s browntail moth problem
What to know about coping with and mitigating the impact of the browntail moth in Maine.

The latest on COVID-19
Here’s the latest on the coronavirus in Maine and nationwide.

Read our ongoing coverage of Maine housing and real estate
Here’s a roundup of what we know so far about about the housing crisis that has hit the state.
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Hundreds of lawsuits expected over forever chemicals after Erin Brockovich visits Maine
Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich made a push for hundreds of lawsuits in Maine regarding forever chemicals.

These 10 tourist destinations have one-third of Maine’s Airbnb units
More than a third of Airbnb units in Maine are concentrated in just 10 tourism communities, according to an analysis of data from Airbnb tracker AirDNA.

Long-time residents of Wells motel forced to move in 4 days or else face arrest
“Four days is not a long enough time to tell people to get their stuff together and get out.”
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The art of maple tapping
With Maple Sunday coming up next weekend, check out the basics to get started maple tapping as the sap starts running.

How Maine’s charging station infrastructure is changing
The electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Maine is surprisingly widespread and constantly growing.

Indigenous writer is weaving together heritage and modern life in his work
Morgan Talty’s “Night of the Living Rez” is a tribute to his Penobscot roots, and speaks to what it means to live through tragedy.